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20Jun 2024

TRAGIC DEATHS DUE TO SPURIOUS LIQUOR IN TAMIL NADU

Why in the news? Nine people, including a woman, died after consuming spurious liquor in Karunapuram, Kallakurichi district.Six  died in Kallakurichi, three in Salem district. About the News : Previous Incidents:Last year, 22 people died in similar hooch tragedies in Villupuram and Chengalpattu districts. source-IE Government Action:Chief Minister M.K. Stalin ordered the suspension of Superintendent …

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20Jun 2024

UGC-NET CANCELLED OVER ‘IRREGULARITY’; CBI PROBE ORDERED

Why in the news? The Education Ministry announced the cancellation of the UGC-NET exam held on 18th June . Source- TH About the News : Cancellation Announcement:This decision followed inputs from the Ministry of Home Affairs indicating the exam’s integrity had been compromised. CBI Investigation:The issue will be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation …

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20Jun 2024

HOLD TALKS WITH DALAI LAMA,U.S. LAWMAKERS TELL CHINA

Why in the news? U.S. Lawmakers’ Support for the Dalai Lama and Tibetan Autonomy About the News: Resolve Tibet Act:The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Resolve Tibet Act, urging China to engage with the Dalai Lama. Delegation Visit:A group of influential U.S. law makers, led by Michael McCaul, visited the Dalai Lama in …

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20Jun 2024

STAND UP TO BREAKING NEWS

Relevance: GS 3 – Science and Technology- developments and their applications; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. GS 4 – Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; Information sharing and transparency in government Why in the News? Recent Forbes article describes …

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20Jun 2024

DISCONNECT BETWEEN INDIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH AND GLOBAL RANKINGS

Syllabus: GS-3- Economic situation in India , Issues at global level and solutions   Focus : The article addresses the disconnect between India’s rising economy and its declining positions in various global indices, highlighting perceived biases and flaws in these rankings. It critiques the methodologies of international indices and suggests the need for India to …

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20Jun 2024

THE TIBETAN QUANDARY: STATELESSNESS, IDENTITY, AND THE STRUGGLE FOR CITIZENSHIP IN INDIA

Syllabus: GS-3- Refugees in India, Chinese aggression , India’s adherence to global rules and regulations Focus : The article addresses the complex legal status of Tibetan refugees in India, highlighting the challenges of statelessness, the bureaucratic hurdles in obtaining necessary documentation, and the socio-political implications of their uncertain future. It underscores the need for comprehensive …

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19Jun 2024

DISINFLATION FACING RESISTANCE FROM STUBBORN FOOD INFLATION :RBI GOVERNOR

Why in News ? The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) concerns about persistent food inflation affecting the overall disinflation process and outlines the RBI’s strategies and economic projections. About the News Slow Disinflation:RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted that while overall inflation is easing, the pace is slow due to high food inflation driven by supply-side …

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19Jun 2024

THAILAND’S SENATE PASSING A LANDMARK BILL TO LEGALIZE SAME-SEX MARRIAGES

Why in News ? Thailand’s Senate passing a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriages, making it the first Southeast Asian country to recognize such unions. About the News Dependency Landmark Bill Passed:Thailand’s Senate approved the final reading of a marriage equality law, positioning the country to be the first in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex …

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19Jun 2024

ISAREL DEEPENS RAFAH OPAS US ENVOY VISITS LEBANON

Why In New? Escalating tensions and violence in the Gaza Strip, diplomatic efforts to stave off a broader conflict, and domestic protests in Israel. Source-TH About the News Violence in Gaza Strip:Israeli airstrikes killed at least 17 Palestinians in the Al-Nuseirat and Al-Bureij refugee camps in Gaza. Israeli tanks pushed deeper into Rafah, a southern …

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19Jun 2024

JAISHANKAR TO ‘REVIEW’ PROGRESS OF PROJECTS DURING SRI LANKA VISIT

Why in News ? External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will arrive in Colombo for his first official visit to a neighboring country since the BJP-led NDA government assumed office in India. Source- IE About the News: Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry confirmed the visit and mentioned that the progress of joint projects in sectors …

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